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Central Library

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Central exterior main entrance

201 W Mifflin St
Madison, WI 53703

608-266-6300

Questions about your Library account:

madcirc@madisonpubliclibrary.org

General questions:
reference@madisonpubliclibrary.org

Hours
9am-9pm Mon-Thur (Children's Room closes at 6pm).
9am-6pm Fri
9am-5pm Sat
1-5pm Sun (Labor Day-Memorial Day) - no phone service on Sundays

All Madison Public Libraries will be closed Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. Learn more and see what's available while our physical locations are closed at madpl.org/libraryclosed.

Contact

Central Library

General questions: 608-266-6300
Bubbler: 608-266-5975
Circulation: 608-266-6357
Meeting Rooms: 608-266-6363 (M-F 9-4:30)
Reference: 608-266-6350
Youth Services: 608-266-6345
see all admin contacts

Management

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Michael Spelman

Michael Spelman
Supervisor, Central Library Public Services
608-266-6300
mspelman@madisonpubliclibrary.org

Upcoming Central Library Events

Jun
05
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Study Room 211
Jun
09
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Study Room 211
Jun
09
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Local History Room
Jun
10
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Cafe Area
Jun
12
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Study Room 211
Jun
13
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Study Room 211
Jun
14
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Youth Program Room
Jun
16
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Study Room 211
Jun
16
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Media Lab

Features

Friends of Madison Public Library Bookstore

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Friends of Madison Public Library Book Store Central Library

The Friends Bookstore, located on the first floor of the Central Library, sells used and donated books, magazines, CDs, and DVDs, generally for $2 or less. The Friends use sale proceeds to support Madison Public Library's programs and services throughout the year. The bookstore is staffed by volunteers and is open during all hours that Central Library is open (see hours listed above). Learn more about the Friends Bookstore or volunteering with the Friends on their website. 

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